China: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in China

The Chinese cucumber and gherkin market reached $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in China

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in China fell to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in China contracted modestly to X ha, remaining stable against 2022 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, leveling off in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from China

In 2023, after five years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from China, together comprising X% of total exports. Macao SAR lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Macao SAR (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Russia ($X) and Mongolia ($X) were the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from China worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into China

In 2020, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Brazil (X kg) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X kg), fourfold. Ukraine (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Canada ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to China, with a combined X% share of total imports. Oman and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform